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250 word album review – Ashley Raines & The New West Revue – Gutter Mansions
Ashley Raines has spent years spinning tales of the downtrodden. On his latest release he uses his semi-rotating cast of the New West Revue to deliver a similar message with a very different sound. His last record “It Could Be … Continue reading
Coming Soon: Vandoliers and Austin Lucas at Knuckleheads in Kansas City 3/9/19
WHO’S PLAYING? Vandoliers (Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas) and Austin Lucas (Bloomington, Indiana) WHAT TO EXPECT? The cutting edge of country music, not the Thomas Rhett crap you hear on the radio but rather the true blood flowing through the veins of … Continue reading
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Tagged 3/9/19, Americana, Austin Lucas, Bloodshot Records, Coming Soon, concert, Forever, Immortal Americans, Kansas City, Knucklheads, Missouri, preview, Saloon, Vandoliers
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250 word album review: Colter Wall – Songs of the Plains
Colter Wall’s pleasing baritone is so soothing and rich it almost feels like an act. This album is filled with vintage cowboy songs from america’s neighbor to the north and the entire album relies heavily on Wall’s vocals alone, finding … Continue reading
Album at a glance: Toward Space – Gently With A Chainsaw
Toward Space is a loose and erratic band that specializes in bluesy romps that stay energetic and unpredictable. The playful sound of this bare bones rock band is closest to punk but you can clearly her the blues backbone on … Continue reading
250 word album review: Reverend Horton Heat – Whole New Life
Reverend Horton Heat has always been about revivals and new beginnings and obviously by the title of their new record (“Whole New Life”) not much is changing. When you dive into the music you’ll find that assumption to be … Continue reading
250 word album review: Rhett Miller – The Messenger
Rhett Miller wanders from his band the Old 97’s occasionally to record some solo records, “The Messenger” is his fifth to be exact. Many frontmen have solo careers that are essentially stripped down and quieter versions of their band, for … Continue reading
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Tagged 3.5 Stars, album review, Old 97's, Rhett Miller, solo album, solo record, The Messenger, thump
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Album at a glance: Reliant Tom – Bad Orange
Reliant Tom’s electronica fueled “Bad Orange” concentrates on grooves and vocal prowess. With a vocalist that sounds like Shirley Manson drowning in “Kid A” inspired instrumentals that album is definitely unique. On the opening song “Bad Orange” the duo kicks … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 stars, album at a glance, album review, Bad Orange, electronica, Kid A, Radiohead, Reliant Tom, Shirley Manson
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250 word album review: GospelbeacH – Another Winter Alive
GospelbeacH has really tapped into the Laural Canyon vibes for their album “Another Winter Alive.” The folky psyche-pop approach fits right in line with bands like the Fleet Foxes where bands created soundscapes and concentrated on the mood of a … Continue reading